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Historical events for
Sunday, 6 September 2026

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  • Birth

    John Dalton

    John Dalton, born in 1766, was a British chemist who pioneered modern atomic theory and was known for his studies on color blindness.

    † 27/7/1844
  • Birth

    Luis Frederico Lelloir

    Luis Federico Leloir, born in 1906, was an Argentine scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1970 for his studies on sugar nucleotides.

    † 2/12/1987
  • Birth

    Maria Leonor

    Maria Leonor, born in 1920, was a well-known radio announcer in Portugal, being one of the most emblematic voices on national radio for several decades.

    † 22/1/2002
  • Birth

    Menez

    Maria Inês Ribeiro da Fonseca, artistically known as Menez (born September 6, 1926, and died April 11, 1995), was a notable Portuguese painter. Self-taught and avant-garde, her art delved into abstractionism and the depth of tones, establishing her as a pillar of contemporary visual arts in Portugal.

    † 11/4/1995
  • Birth

    Joseph Socrates

    José Sócrates, born in 1957, is a Portuguese politician who served as Prime Minister of Portugal between 2005 and 2011.

  • Birth

    Dolores O'Riordan

    Dolores O'Riordan (born September 6, 1971, and died January 15, 2018) was a legendary Irish singer and songwriter. With her distinctive Celtic yodel and passionate lyrics, she led The Cranberries in conquering the alternative rock elite of the 90s.

    † 15/1/2018
  • Birth

    Idris Elba

    Idris Elba (b. 1972) is a charismatic and acclaimed British actor. He starred in the real-time thriller "Hijack" as Sam Nelson, an expert corporate negotiator, delivering a formidable, tension-filled performance that gripped audiences worldwide.

  • History

    Attack on William McKinley

    Buffalo, NY, EUA

    William McKinley, 25th president of the USA - Republican party, was shot by Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

  • History

    Signing of the Agreement on the Lajes Base

    Today we celebrate the signing of the Agreement on the Lajes Base, established between Portugal and the United States in 1951, allowing the use of the military base by the Americans.

  • History

    Yasser Arafat named head of Palestinian forces

    Today we celebrate the appointment of Yasser Arafat as leader of the Palestinian forces, consolidating his position as a central figure in the fight for the Palestinian cause.

  • History

    Day of St. Eleutério (Apostle)

    Today we celebrate the Day of Saint Eleutério, a Christian apostle and martyr, venerated by the Catholic Church.

  • History

    Day of Saint Zacharias, prophet

    Today is the day of Saint Zechariah, one of the minor prophets of the Old Testament, known for his apocalyptic visions and messages of renewal.

  • History

    European Day of Jewish Culture

    Today is European Day of Jewish Culture, a day dedicated to promoting Jewish heritage and traditions across Europe.

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    History

    Eswatini National Day (Swaziland)

    Celebration of Eswatini National Day (Swaziland), commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on September 6, 1968.

  • Sport

    F1 Italian Grand Prix

    Monza, Itália

    Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 - Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Time: 14:00 GMT.